New Yorkers are all too familiar with winter weather. While you might be prepared for the snowflakes, are you ready for a winter-related injury? If not, the attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., are here to help. This page will discuss how prevalent winter-related injuries are, certain injuries that are common in the winter, and […]
Tragedy struck a group of pedestrians on a Bronx sidewalk on October 6, when a police SUV responding to a reported car theft on Westchester Avenue collided with another car and careened toward a sidewalk, according to NBC News. The police SUV struck a group of six pedestrians standing on the sidewalk, including a 5-year-old child. […]
Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for accidents, both inside and outside the home. In this blog, NY personal injury attorney David A. Resnick explores common types of accidents that occur on Thanksgiving and what you can do to avoid them. Thanksgiving Accident Statistics The following Thanksgiving accident statistics […]
A bill recently introduced in the New York State Senate could have far-reaching implications for automakers and drivers alike. The proposed legislation would require manufacturers of passenger vehicles to equip cars with new safety features that automatically prevent drivers from speeding. If passed, the law would go into effect in 2024. Here, the legal team […]
Millions of people across the United States are hurt in stairway falls every year, and the problem has become so widespread that safety advocates are sounding the alarm to the public. Among the groups trying to raise awareness of this problem is the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). In a recent news release, the NFSI highlighted […]
Getting a summer job can be a rite of passage for many teenagers and young adults, but the workplace can be dangerous for workers who are inexperienced or too timid to bring up safety concerns. Nevertheless, young workers have the same rights as other employees. If they are injured on the job, they may be […]
Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it also comes with the risk that you may fall. If you are injured in a running accident that someone else’s negligence caused, you could have the right to seek compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering you have endured. Here is what […]
Transportation Alternatives, a street safety group, has released new data on traffic in New York City and fatal accidents, and the news is bad. NYC has already seen a deadly year for motor vehicle accidents in 2022, one of the worst in the current decade. Safety advocates are demanding prompt action be taken to reverse […]
Headaches are a commonly reported symptom after a slip and fall accident. Headaches occur any time you experience pain inside of your head, including sharp, localized pains as well as dull, persistent aching. The characteristics of a headache following an NYC trip and fall can help your physician determine the source of the pain and […]
In a recent report published by the New York Daily News, New York City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez urged state lawmakers to grant the city control over local speed cameras to combat an alarming surge in traffic deaths. At the time of publication, at least 53 individuals have died in New York City traffic incidents in […]